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MP Santosh Pandey inspected the under-construction railway underbridge in Gauri Nagar, Rajnandgaon, directing officials to ensure timely and quality completion. The project, long awaited by locals, aims to improve traffic and daily commuting convenience for residents.

Rajnandgaon, June 5, 2025: Marking World Environment Day, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation launched a massive tree plantation campaign at Anand Vatika with a pledge to plant nearly 7,000 saplings across the city. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inaugurated the program by planting a Kadamba sapling under the emotionally resonant campaign “One Tree in Mother’s Name.”

Rajnandgaon, June 5, 2025: In a spiritually uplifting atmosphere, Member of Parliament Santosh Pandey attended the grand consecration ceremony of the newly constructed Shri Bhairavi Shakti Dham Tantrik Shaktipeeth and Sadhana Kendra in Khaira-Raveli. The event, organized under the guidance of Peethadheeshwar Guru Maa Simran Mai, included Devi Pujan, Bhajan Sandhya, and Mahaprasadi.

Christopher Paul, President of the Chhattisgarh Parents Association, has alleged that the closure of Karma School in Rajnandgaon has left numerous underprivileged children, admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, without access to schooling. Despite repeated appeals and written complaints by parents, district authorities have failed to reassign the affected students to other nearby private schools. Paul warned that if immediate action is not taken, the association will file a petition in court.

In observance of International Biodiversity Day, the Department of Geography at Govt. Kamla Devi Rathi Women's Postgraduate College, Rajnandgaon, organized a special awareness lecture. Head of Department Dr. Krishna Kumar Dwivedi emphasized that biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and human survival. He called upon society to recognize biodiversity conservation as a collective moral responsibility amid growing environmental threats.

Chhattisgarh’s power infrastructure gets a major upgrade as a 3.15 MVA transformer is energized at Kumarada substation under Dongargaon subdivision. Over 1,150 consumers across six villages will now benefit from reliable, high-quality electricity, enhancing agricultural operations and rural livelihoods.

During the "One Nation One Election" seminar organized by the social organization Udayachal at the Padmashri Govindram Nirmalkar Auditorium in Rajnandgaon, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh stated that around 80 percent of the population supports the concept of simultaneous elections. He highlighted that it ensures social and economic stability. Other dignitaries, including Padmashri Dr. Pukhraj Bafna, MP Santosh Pandey, former MLA Shivratan Sharma, and Mayor Madhusudan Yadav, also strongly supported the initiative, emphasizing the benefits of reduced costs, efficient resource use, and strengthened democracy.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated a newly constructed building for the Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) in Rajnandgaon’s Hiramoti Ward, built at a cost of ₹36.66 lakh. During the visit, the Chief Minister and Speaker Dr. Raman Singh engaged warmly with resident children, offering toys, affection, and a strong message of government commitment to child welfare.

Under the 'Mor Makan Mor Aas' scheme, 21 families were allotted low-cost homes via a lottery draw in Rajnandgaon, bringing the total number of families benefitting from the scheme to 188.

In a compassionate initiative by the Chhattisgarh Labour Welfare Board, a financial aid of ₹3 lakh was granted to Prakash Tandon, a worker suffering from silicosis. The aid was delivered personally by Board Chairman Yogeshdutt Mishra at a village-level event in Bithiya, emphasizing the board's commitment to the health and welfare of laborers across the state. The move is part of the board's broader effort to reach vulnerable workers through its 14 welfare schemes.

Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh on Sunday commended Rajnandgaon district’s ongoing water conservation efforts under Mission Jal Raksha, highlighting innovative groundwater recharge structures that utilize highway runoff to combat water scarcity and revive dry aquifers.

Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh participated in the 'Neer Aur Naari Jal Yatra' in Tedsera, Rajnandgaon, encouraging women-led efforts toward water conservation. Led by Padma Shri Phoolbasan Yadav, this green initiative has already reached 65 villages, promoting water-saving practices and environmental awareness.